Yanis Varoufakis is being prosecuted for mentioning on a podcast that he took an ecstasy pill in Sydney after the 1989 #MardiGrasParade, almost 40 years ago.
“My ridiculous prosecution must be seen within the wider, West-wide, surge of an insidious new form of fascism” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/yanis-varoufakis-calls-prosecution-after-admitting-taking-ecstasy-40-years-ago-ridiculous?CMP=share_btn_url&utm_medium=d_social
December deadline set for decision on Mardi Gras parade route
The City Council advanced an ordinance to re-establish a Mardi Gras parade commission, which would return the parade to its previous route.https://thecurrentla.com/2025/december-deadline-set-for-decision-on-mardi-gras-parade-route/
Council Preview: Does Lafayette need a Mardi Gras commission?
City Council Chair Kenneth Boudreaux and council member Andy Naquin have proposed an amendment that would revive the Mardi Gras Commission in response to the mayor-president’s changes to the route late last month.https://thecurrentla.com/2025/council-preview-does-lafayette-need-a-mardi-gras-commission/
Council Preview: Mardi Gras parade changes set for discussion, upcoming millages
Council Chair Kenneth Boudreaux wants LCG to reconsider the decision to move the route to Jefferson, calling on his constituents to speak out Tuesday.https://thecurrentla.com/2025/mardi-gras-parade-changes-set-for-discussion-upcoming-millages/
Well, if you’re from the frozen tundra and have never been to a southern Mardi Gras parade let me tell ya… it’s… something?! Sure, I’ve been to “Mardi Gras” parades before, but this is just something different. Something to experience for sure.
Dave Earley
The Current
Wealth Wisdom Financial
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Jared 🇦🇺🏳️🌈⚧️👽